Staff

Pastor Irwin began his ministry at American Reformed Church in 1995. He grew up in Hull, IA, and married his wife, Helen, in July 1971. He was first ordained as a RCA pastor in June 1976. His first assignment was for two churches in North Dakota: North Marion Reformed Church and 1st Reformed Church of Litchville. After 11 years, he accepted a call to Hope Reformed Church in Montevideo, MN. He served in Montevideo for over 7 years before coming to Worthington. Pastor Irwin enjoys ministering to all people with care and compassion and loves preaching the Word. He and Helen have three children: Deb, Mike, and Sheri. They enjoy visiting their grandchildren, and Pastor Irwin is an avid woodworker.

Maggie Gaudian started her work as the Youth/Outreach Director at ARC in May of 2002.  Maggie grew up in the Waterloo/Cedar Falls area of Iowa.  She was heavily involved at her former church (Grace Reformed in Waterloo) with leading the youth group, singing in the praise band, and participating in a wide variety of activities.  She also was a student leader for the Navigators college ministry at the University of Northern Iowa.  Maggie graduated from UNI with a General Communications major and a Leadership Studies minor.  Maggie enjoys encouraging others to passionately seek Jesus.  Maggie and her husband, Matt, were married in January 2003 and were blessed with the birth of their daughter, Audrey, in November 2007.

arc_maggie@hotmail.com

Cory Wiertzema was hired as our church secretary in February 2009 after 20 years of service with District 518.  She grew up in Sibley, Iowa and attended Trinity Reformed Church.  She married Gordie, long time member of American Reformed, in June of 1983, and Cory joined our congregation within a year after their marriage.   They have two daughters: Sara and Jordan.  Cory enjoys reading and crafting in her free time.  She appreciates the people of ARC and loves working at "her" church with a variety of tasks like preparing the bulletin, newsletter, and mailings, and handling the church finances.